Our Story

HuFriedyGroup is a leading global manufacturer of dental instruments, instrument management systems, infection control products, conscious sedation, and small equipment. HuFriedyGroup helps dental professionals be the best in practice by bringing together world-class products, services, education, and communities that result in superior clinician performance, reduced risk, improved efficiencies, drive compliance, and enhance patient and staff safety. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup products are distributed in approximately 100 countries, and is supported by a base of approximately 1,500 employees across over 20 global manufacturing facilities and locations.
Our story dates back to 1908. For over a century, we have been shaping dentistry with innovative products and services designed to help practitioners be The Best in Practice. Join us in looking back at our storied history to see every step that has led to our current offering of more than 40,000 products.
From a simple beginning in 1953, as a disposable towel/bib manufacturer, Crosstex has steadily grown to become one of the world's leading providers of infection prevention and control (IP&C) and compliance solutions. Crosstex is a recognized leader for its portfolio of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Dental Water Management, Chemistries, Sterilization, Preventives, Nitrous-Oxide Equipment, and Single-Use Disposable products.
As one of the world’s leading dental instrument and product companies, we continue our commitment to advance dental performance by supporting these products with world-class service, education and peer communities.